Internship Terms: Fall 2007
Contact: pschneider@bostonballet.com

The arts administration intern will assist in the preparation for the summer programs and corresponding audition tour, which will involve recruitment of students, planning for students’ artistic experience in Boston, and arrangements for the artistic staff. This internship is an opportunity to gain an overview of arts administration and will provide experience in the following areas:

• Program management – recruitment; event coordination; preparation and mailing of marketing materials
• Market research
• Data analysis and entry
• General office operations

The Boston Ballet Summer Dance Programs Office administers two programs, Summer Dance Program and DanceLab, for students ages 11-23. The programs are five-week summer dance intensives for over 460 co-ed students from the United States and around the world.

An internship with Boston Ballet offers valuable experience working in the exciting and vibrant atmosphere of a world-class dance company. Benefits include free performances and discount classes.

Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, computer skills, and an interest in arts administration.

Salary: Unpaid. Interns may receive academic credit for participation in Boston Ballet’s internship program.

Please submit a résumé and cover letter. The cover letter should indicate the internship of interest to the applicant, the precise dates and hours per week of availability, and whether applicant is requesting academic credit. After an initial review of applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Email application materials as soon as possible to: pschneider@bostonballet.com – Attn: Summer Dance Programs